Whilst my friend and I were planning our weekend trip to Stockholm we were searching for hostels in the city and found out that you can stay in an old Jumbo (747-200) just beside Stockholm’s main airport. So being a bit of an old aircraft fan I decided we should stay there rather than somewhere in the cityeven though it meant an expensive train journey to and from the airport. Also its probably the only chance you would get to sleep in a bed on a 747 without having to fork out a few grand for a first class ticket with an airline.
There are options of private rooms or dorm rooms which house 4 people. We opted for one of the dorm rooms which worked out at around €35 per person per night. They also had the cockpit turned into a private room which you can choose but this option was very expensive.
The Jumbo Hostel is located just a few minutes from the airport terminal by shuttle bus.
The hostel opened in 2008 when they converted an old jumbo which last flew in 2002.
The main side door entrance complete with life jackets.
Once inside you first come across the reception area.
Towards the front of the plane is the café area. Anyone can visit throughout the day even if you are not staying at the hostel.
All the small dorm rooms are off to each side of the corridor in the middle of the plane.
All the room numbers started with 7 and in the old Boeing style writing. This was our room number 736.
Here is the view you get from the three aircraft windows.
Looking out at the wing and some building but I guess you can expect that much when you are parked at the edge of an airport. At least it was a view, unlike some of the dives I've stayed in before.
Although a bit on the compact size, the rooms weren’t too bad. Luckily there were only 2 of us but with 4 people it would have been a bit of a squeeze. The room also had a small flat screen tv showing the usual selection of badly dubbed American programmes.
The main area plan of the Jumbo.
Towards the rear of the plane there was a couple of internet terminal. Luckily other people were taken photos throughout the plane so I didn’t look like a right weirdo.
The rear passenger door exit and washroom area.
The window view from the other side of the plane of the nearby airport.
Heading back outside you can spot the main airport terminal in the distance.
Two classics.
On the outside the only sections from the original Jumbo missing are the inner engine parts. The wheels have been secured and supports have been fixed to the rear of the aircraft.
Interesting place for a picnic.
Overall it’s a pretty unique place to stay if you are staying anywhere near Stockholm and its certainly worth a trip even just to have a quick look onbaord.
There are options of private rooms or dorm rooms which house 4 people. We opted for one of the dorm rooms which worked out at around €35 per person per night. They also had the cockpit turned into a private room which you can choose but this option was very expensive.
The Jumbo Hostel is located just a few minutes from the airport terminal by shuttle bus.
The hostel opened in 2008 when they converted an old jumbo which last flew in 2002.
The main side door entrance complete with life jackets.
Once inside you first come across the reception area.
Towards the front of the plane is the café area. Anyone can visit throughout the day even if you are not staying at the hostel.
All the small dorm rooms are off to each side of the corridor in the middle of the plane.
All the room numbers started with 7 and in the old Boeing style writing. This was our room number 736.
Here is the view you get from the three aircraft windows.
Looking out at the wing and some building but I guess you can expect that much when you are parked at the edge of an airport. At least it was a view, unlike some of the dives I've stayed in before.
Although a bit on the compact size, the rooms weren’t too bad. Luckily there were only 2 of us but with 4 people it would have been a bit of a squeeze. The room also had a small flat screen tv showing the usual selection of badly dubbed American programmes.
The main area plan of the Jumbo.
Towards the rear of the plane there was a couple of internet terminal. Luckily other people were taken photos throughout the plane so I didn’t look like a right weirdo.
The rear passenger door exit and washroom area.
The window view from the other side of the plane of the nearby airport.
Heading back outside you can spot the main airport terminal in the distance.
Two classics.
On the outside the only sections from the original Jumbo missing are the inner engine parts. The wheels have been secured and supports have been fixed to the rear of the aircraft.
Interesting place for a picnic.
Overall it’s a pretty unique place to stay if you are staying anywhere near Stockholm and its certainly worth a trip even just to have a quick look onbaord.
